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John Mack Flanagan

Kenny,

My little friend, you are so ill-informed it's really comical...I echo what Blackhole said about John Mack...he is very happy doing what he is doing! As for change, it does happen alot in this biz, but do you think for a second that CEO Dan Mason would be so enthusiastic about KFRC if he was not excited about what's coming out of the speakers???
 
skyrocker said:
Re: "...The last great morning man at KRTH was Robert W ... Even Charlie Van dyke couldn't do it, but I just don't think his heart was in it anymore..."
FOR THE RECORD: Charlie's heart was totally into doing mornings at KRTH. But once there, CVD was surprized and saddened to learn how incredibly compartmentalized and political the inner workings of that radio station really is, and how subverted and unsupported that left him.
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Yes I knew that, and it's not any better there now for all the kudos being heaped on Jhani Kaye.
KRTH's GM induces nightmares for many. CVD's heart and professionalism was there and I'm sure into doing the job he wanted to do, but it wasn't in it for what he was asked to do and what was expected of him. It didn't help that he wanted to do the job from Arizona, but who wouldn't want to do that to escape the crap he had go put up with. Mike Phillips was a great PD, but even he couldn't make it a better experience for CVD. Morgan was great, but he could give as good as he could get and had no problem fighting battles and winning. CVD didn't see it the same way, again, I don't blame him.

The real problem is that CBS owns KRTH now and NOT RKO. CBS has had a reputation for years as being cheap with their radio stations; in the past it was the FM's, now its most of them. I say most because in spite of mis-management there are some that do well and transcend the companies poor decision making. Suits in New York were mostly the reason for the trouble in the past and until Mason returned it was the same thing.
 
He must be easily excited,,,Whatever you say,,,Im not immpressed,,
 
And to think, this thread started out as a concern that John Mack Flanagan was not affected by the Security Officers strike. And luckily he is not and is happy doing his current profession, away from full-time radio.
 
XM RADIO said:
Blackhole, its Radio-Info not your private board , so when you you see XM radio dont read it! Simple as for vacation huh sounds great are you a travel agency? I will let the moderator decide if my posts are out of line ,, as far as Gary Bryan, hes just another guy who KFRC ousted in March of 96 and put on Dean Goss and Erin Garrett, not my cup of tea, Now hes made it Big in Los Angeles amazing how far hes come since 1976 on KYA 1260, when he was "Jumbo Jack" !! As far as JMF, Ive read his posts and Im fully aware of his Security Position, and his reason for staying in the field hes in,, Im sure Ive not offended John in any way, However remember this "BLACKHOLE" nothings permanent at KFRC, Change is good, and im sure change will come soon! Comparing KFRC to KRTH is so noticeable,, their is a real commitment to the listeners,,,, Not so with 106.9,,, Its a Plain jane !!Kenny in Concord aka (XM RADIO)
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Yes Kenny, you are right. It is not my board. However, I think YOU may SEEM to think it is yours. We are slammed every day with your persistent disdain for the state of the current KFRC. It would be similar to me saying everyday 10 times a day how much I hate KDFC, or KYLD or KITS (not true by the way, just picked random calls), but I don't because no one cares, and in the big picture, it doesn't matter!!! I simply state the facts without injecting too much in the realm of my own personal opinion. You sir don't do that. It's all about what you want.

Gary Bryan was too much of an ego. He drove our San Francisco friends crazy with his attitude. Maybe he has learned to treat people around him with respect now. I don't know? I haven't seen him in many years. Sure he is talented, but talent isn't everything. You gotta be personable as well.

And as for change, which you say is good? That may very well be. I can't disagree there, although change does throw me for a loop at times as well. I don't even want to begin to tell you how many PD's, GM's and station ownerships I have been through, let alone format changes and all the lovely jocks I have grown to love as family, then lost over the years. I however remember VERY vividly how much you hated change when KFRC went away slightly over a year ago. You about blew a head gasket. I am sure we can all go back into the archives on this board for the proof of that, and how you slammed everyone in CBS management not knowing who was really at the root of that decision. Dan Mason brought your precious KFRC back as soon as he took over. Try and be happy about something even if you don't have your personal dream line up. KFRC doesn't stand for Kenny's fabulous radio channel!! ;D

Oh, by the way, I've booked a 1 way ticket for you and a guest of your choice to the Bermuda triangle compliments of me. Enjoy!!!

Your loyal travel agent! ;)
 
Wow! Can I just say, "EVERYONE! TAKE A BREATH!" Thank you. My name is on this thing, let's all be nice. Pretend it's 1969, I'm back from Vietnam, Creedence is big, and we're all just happy to be around. If you were around then. If you're...(not born yet...) just pretend, it's fun. Actually tonight it crossed my mind how important the jock was to sellings things. Music, commericals, station events, everything. Was that not the most fun ever? Being a disc jockey? Last night I watched some of Audie Murphy in "Arizona Raiders", Audie and this guy had a big gun battle at Old Tucson in front of the mission church. I said, "That's most fun you could have!!! Running and shooting and falling down!!!" But I've changed my mind. I had the most fun, giving away the cars and cash and trips and ... everything! Once in Tucson we gave away gold from an Arizona gold mine, on the Solid Gold Weekend! Wow Audie, beat that! -John-
 
I think that it is about time that Kenny in Concord takes his head and shoves it into his XM RADIO speakers and never comes up for air. Enough of his complaining about radio management, past talent, current talent, and future talent. Maybe he should go pretend that the Vietnam War is just over and be happy with hearing a song or 2 from CCR. He doesn't own this board and he doesn't even understand the basics of good radio programming. Just re-read his verbal babble. - GO AWAY with a one way ticket please!!
 
What's with the hostility? Sorry, but I agree with John - "take a breath."

Kenny isn't hurting anybody - yes - he's repetitive - but if you don't want to read his posts, skip over them and move on. When I see his posts, I do a quick "keyword" search, and if he's belaboring the same subjects, I don't read it.

This website attracts both radio professionals and people like me who are just fans, and...yes...really know nothing about radio programming - but I think we have a right to express our opinions about what we like and don't like, from a fan's viewpoint.

Actually - you radio pros seem to disagree with each other, and argue among yourselves often enough. But if what some of you want is a site where radio pros discuss these subjects only with other radio-pros, talk to the Managing Editor about it, and get it done.
 
Lkeller said:
What's with the hostility? Sorry, but I agree with John - "take a breath."

Kenny isn't hurting anybody - yes - he's repetitive - but if you don't want to read his posts, skip over them and move on. When I see his posts, I do a quick "keyword" search, and if he's belaboring the same subjects, I don't read it.

This website attracts both radio professionals and people like me who are just fans, and...yes...really know nothing about radio programming - but I think we have a right to express our opinions about what we like and don't like, from a fan's viewpoint.

Actually - you radio pros seem to disagree with each other, and argue among yourselves often enough. But if what some of you want is a site where radio pros discuss these subjects only with other radio-pros, talk to the Managing Editor about it, and get it done.
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Actually, there IS a group of boards here in the "Radio Pros" category. But I frequent other boards more often simply because I like to see what EVERYONE, listener and otherwise, has to say about whatever, not just my fellow radio peeps. After all, the LISTENER is the backbone of what we in radio do. Ironically, it's from people like Llew, DJ, and others who are NOT in radio that I often learn from. Just because you're not in the biz doesn't mean you don't have wisdom to share, and I'm glad they do.

Llew's right that radio pros disagree with each other...in my experience, disagreement is FAR more common than agreement in the broadcast biz, and in life. Why do you think there's so much strife and infighting at a lot of stations? No one agrees totally with everyone else.

Now, I really don't have a problem with Kenny's posts, although for a while there it did seem like it was "John Mack Flanagan" this, and "John Mack Flanagan" that...even if the thread was about something entirely different. Admittedly, it was a bit much, but like Llew said, "Don't like it? Don't read it." But since this THREAD is about John, well... Although in another thread (about KOIT), I complimented Kenny for not mentioning JMF. :D However, having said all that, at the end of the day, I'd be remiss if I didn't say that not only is John a living legend (even if too humble to admit it), but such a big person that Kenny's enthusiasm for him is not at all misplaced. In fact, I think we all share said enthusiasm. After all, it could be worse...Kenny could go on and on about what a boon to radio I am, and how putting ME on KFRC afternoons would be the death knell for all other Bay Area radio stations, because I would eat everyone else's lunch. Now, THAT enthusiasm WOULD be misplaced!!! ;D

Pardon my attempt at self-deprecating humor...
 
Rickradio and Lkeller, thanks for the input, yea i enjoyed the JMF show, John called me last week and im going to Let it Be, Im just a listener and admit i know nothing about radio Except for the DJs that know how to really get you to listen,,No name mentioned As for XM , its a Alterenitive, you excuse me while i tune into Wolfman Jack on the 60s channel! John Mack I still have an hour of your show on KYA with the Wolfman! Your call if you want it Kenny in Concord 4 hours of Wolfman jack every Sunday!
 
I'll tell you years ago I thought KFRC was a big deal. These days the whole thing is so burned out, Boss Radio isn't coming back move on.
 
"I'll tell you years ago I thought KFRC was a big deal. These days the whole thing is so burned out, Boss Radio isn't coming back move on."

doublecashkgb,

Hmmm...Interesting handle for somebody who doesn't want to talk about Boss Radio. People reminiscing about the past and the radio they remember fondly is not a bad thing. I think most of us realize that the original KFRC and our favorite DJs are probably not coming back - at least not in a Top 40 format...maybe they'll be back to read liners on KOIT...

Obviously, you're free to express yourself if this annoys or bores you, but you can also take your own advice, and "move on" to the next post, or to another thread.
 
There is a book that everyone in this discussion should have under their reading light: KHJ, Inside Boss Radio, by the guy who made it, Ron Jacobs. It is 400+ 8x11 pages (or so...ruler's lost behind mixing board) of memos to staff, ratings, memos, promotions, memos, history, analysis, and memos...chronicling the phenom in vivid detail pre beginning, to post end. If it has been mentioned earlier in the thread, sorry, I'm a skimmer.

The daily, no HOURLY passion, gut, intellect, and thought that went into the format, personalities, and presentation would make any station into the same force as KHJ and KFRC were back in the day, no matter the format. Any talk regarding what was, what could be, or the "was" that "is" is trying to be...is empty (tho admitedly fun) reminiscing. But (despite radio's current vacant content delivery) the possibilty that a station can again reign supreme (considerably beyond just the occasional share increase or tentative market dominance) is alive, and can certainly be realized should anyone (or group) ever again have the severety of talent, energy, and dedication that helmed Boss Radio.

I do believe that a slide into obsolescence, tho simmering on the horizon, is not necessarily radio's destiny. But in order to avoid such a grim eventuality, there are going to have to be a lot of "Boss Radios" birthed and nourished, where there simply are none now, save a few "heritage" properties here and there.

Oh, and to take this post back to the thread whence it came...John Mac, big fan. Thanks for your years in radio, and best of life to you.
 
"Oh, and to take this post back to the thread whence it came...John Mac, big fan. Thanks for your years in radio, and best of life to you."

Amen to that. I heard Brunch with the Beatles yesterday morning on KFRC. John - you sound great.
 
doublecashkgb said:
I'll tell you years ago I thought KFRC was a big deal. These days the whole thing is so burned out, Boss Radio isn't coming back move on.
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Lkeller said:
Obviously, you're free to express yourself if this annoys or bores you, but you can also take your own advice, and "move on" to the next post, or to another thread.
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We all have opinions and I agree with yours. Thanks LK
 
[EDIT] KFRC, ain't coming back-deal with it.

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Hello everyone, and YOU...what keeps rolling around my mind is I must have built some good currency all those years of saying, "Love You For Listening!". It's very humbling to see the encouraging words, post after post. This thread won't die! And I've tried to kill it myself! What a hoot! Well, I've had my 15 minutes of fame, thank you very much. If it means anything, I'll say it again; Thanks for everything! -John-
 
John Mack Flanagan said:
Thanks for everything! -John-
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...And don't forget to take a moment to vote for John and your other favorite radio people for induction into the Class of 2007 at the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame website:

http://www.BARHOF.com

DJ
 
Hello John Mac,

I'd just like to say that you are such a great talent!!!!
As a kid living in San Bruno in the 80's I used to use my body as an extention of my boombox antennae to receive your KWSS broadcasts......and record them..lol

I'm kicking myself in the arse for not keeping them...Congrats and I'd like to wish good fortune on your new carrer!!!

Phil
 
1069_KIFR said:
It is simply the suits do not have any RESPECT for the people that could make their station better. They think they know it all and screw the talented people to try and prove their point.

A legendary on air personality seems to be a thing of the past, now they bring on voice tracking.
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Amen, amen, amen.....

Tom Richard
 
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